A government-run health insurance system, dubbed as “Medicare for All,” and the Green New Deal represents the Democratic Party’s most prized policy proposals. Both make sweet-sounding promises but will deliver a bitter economic reality.

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A Truce Falters, and a Plan to Raise Congress’s Pay Falls Apart. Democratic and Republican House leaders tried to broker a deal for an increase after a decade of frozen pay, but ran up against vulnerable freshmen Democrats. >>

Alfredo Ortiz: House Dems focus on single-payer health care – Here’s what you won’t hear. Democrats at Wednesday's hearing and across the country should consider the inability of "Medicare for All" to pass in liberal states as a warning, not an invitation, to pursue it nationally. >>

As 2020 Candidates Struggle to Be Heard, Their Grumbling Gets Louder. There’s only so much room in the spotlight in the Democratic presidential race, leaving some candidates feeling left out. “It’s a ‘Hunger Games’ situation,” one said. >>

Bill Maher: Pete Buttigieg is 'too young' to be president. "Real Time" host Bill Maher said that while he likes South Bend, Ind., Mayor and Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg, he's "too young" to be president. >>

David Axelrod: For front-runner Biden, bad week or ominous omen?. A week ago, Joe Biden seemed to be sailing to the Democratic nomination. His nearly flawless launch had allayed doubts about the durability of his support, his ability to raise enough money and even his desire to enter the fray. >>

Democratic presidential candidates push for breakup of Big Tech. Numerous Democratic presidential hopefuls are attacking big tech companies and calling for a break up of the conglomerates. >>

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Hume: John Dean was the Watergate mastermind. House Democrats invite John Dean to testify on obstruction in Mueller investigation; Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume weighs in. >>

Landmark Deal Reached on Rent Protections for Tenants in N.Y.. Newly empowered Democrats are trying to address concern over housing costs that is helping to drive the debate over inequality. >>

Ocasio-Cortez accuses Dems of 'sitting on our hands' on impeachment. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Tuesday it appears Democrats are "sitting on their hands" when it comes to impeachment, reflecting the unease from an outspoken bloc of members who want Democrats to take a tougher stance against the President. >>

Ocasio-Cortez says Dems are 'sitting on our hands' on impeachment. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Tuesday it appears Democrats are "sitting on their hands" when it comes to impeachment, reflecting the unease from an outspoken bloc of members who want Democrats to take a tougher stance against the President. >>

Planned Parenthood to Host Women’s Health Forum for 2020 Democrats. The majority of the candidates have agreed to participate in the forum, the first of the presidential primary season to focus on reproductive rights. >>

Samuel L. Jackson says he hasn't been 'inspired' by any of the 2020 Dems, reveals who he wants to run. Samuel L. Jackson said he hasn't been "inspired" by any of the Democrats running for president, but said there is still one he would like to see join the 2020 race. >>

Sen. Chuck Grassley: Dems’ health care, Green New Deal promises riddled with poison pills that would harm us. A government-run health insurance system, dubbed as “Medicare for All,” and the Green New Deal represents the Democratic Party’s most prized policy proposals. Both make sweet-sounding promises but will deliver a bitter economic reality. >>